Nitriles
| Definition: |
Organic compounds containing the -CN radical. The concept is distinguished from CYANIDES, which denotes inorganic salts of HYDROGEN CYANIDE. |
| Notes: |
organic cpds having -CN radical: differentiate from CYANIDES which are inorganic with -CN |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cyanides (1966-1967) |
Nitriles Categories.
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Acetonitriles - Compounds in which a methyl group is attached to the cyano moiety. |
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Acrylonitrile - A highly poisonous compound used widely in the manufacture of plastics, adhesives and synthetic rubber. |
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Aminopropionitrile - 3-Aminopropanenitrile. Reagent used as an intermediate in the manufacture of beta-alanine and pantothenic acid. |
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Amygdalin - A cyanogenic glycoside found in the seeds of Rosaceae. |
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Fadrozole - A selective aromatase inhibitor effective in the treatment of estrogen-dependent disease including breast cancer. |
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o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile - A riot control agent which causes temporary irritation of the eyes and the mucosal surface of the respiratory tract. It is a more potent irritant than OMEGA-CHLOROACETOPHENONE, but less incapacitating. |
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Pregnenolone Carbonitrile - A catatoxic steroid and microsomal enzyme inducer having significant effects on the induction of cytochrome P450. It has also demonstrated the potential for protective capability against acetaminophen-induced liver damage. |
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Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi - A technetium imaging agent used to reveal blood-starved cardiac tissue during a heart attack. |
Nitriles Definitions and Terms
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